Senior Financial Analyst, Sales

Requisition Number: 202921

External Description:

Teradata is hiring for a Financial Planning Analyst for the West Region, supporting a Vice President/General Manager within the Teradata Americas Region Sales organization. The Analyst is responsible for revenue recognition, monthly and quarterly financial analysis, monthly and quarterly forecasts, annual plan development, quota development, management review support, and other general financial planning. On a day-to-day basis, this support includes providing information, analysis and recommendations that allow the VP and sales/service management to more efficiently and effectively manage the business, while growing revenue and improving profitability.

Essential Functions:

• High business acumen with the ability to understand and analyze financial data and perform transactional accounting as required.
• Exceptional understanding of revenue recognition policies and the ability to apply that understanding to multiple element transactions
• Ability to review and interpret complex contract/customer agreement detail
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate through all levels of the organization
• Having a strong detail-oriented aptitude 
• Strong leadership and excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to work closely with sales and sales management
• The ability to professionally discuss business issues with management and offer advice and alternatives
• Ability to utilize information technology to meet team and customer requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
• Minimum 6 years related work experience
• Demonstrated financial/analytical skills gained through formal education, certification and work experience
• Self-directed individual
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles, GAAP, and software revenue recognition SOP 97-2
• Experience in financial reporting and/or accounting functions
• Knowledge of Business Objects and Hyperion
• Strong capability in Excel and other windows applications
• Experience in Financial Planning

CountryEEOText_Description: Teradata invites all identities and backgrounds in the workplace. We work with deliberation and intent to ensure we are cultivating collaboration and inclusivity across our global organization. ​ We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

City: San Diego

State: California

Community / Marketing Title: Senior Financial Analyst, Sales

Job Category: Finance

Company Profile:

Our Company

At Teradata, we believe that people thrive when empowered with better information. That’s why we built the most complete cloud analytics and data platform for AI. By delivering harmonized data, trusted AI, and faster innovation, we uplift and empower our customers—and our customers’ customers—to make better, more confident decisions. The world’s top companies across every major industry trust Teradata to improve business performance, enrich customer experiences, and fully integrate data across the enterprise.

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